Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, January 19th, to Sunday, January 25th 2026
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
- Thai police have successfully apprehended a 36-year-old man suspected of the savage robbery and murder of a female hotel receptionist in central Hua Hin, ending a high-profile manhunt that mobilized hundreds of officers and sealed off parts of the popular tourist town.
Thai Police Arrest 36-Year-Old Suspect in Brutal Robbery-Murder of Hua Hin Hotel Receptionist
2. A popular Myanmar TikTok influencer, Ko Tin Zaw Htwe, known online as “Ayeyarwady Ma” or “Irrawaddy Ma,” was discovered dead in a forested area in Thailand’s Tak Province, authorities confirmed.
Myanmar TikTok Star Ko Tin Zaw Htwe Found Dead in Thai Forest, One Suspect Arrested
3. Electric Daisy Carnival Thailand 2026 (EDC Thailand 2026) opened in Phuket, creating a vibrant tourism atmosphere and boosting the province’s economy at the start of the year.
Phuket Comes Alive as EDC Thailand 2026 Attracts Visitors Worldwide
4. Police in Cherng Talay have arrested the head of security at a hotel after he allegedly used a master key card to attempt entry into a guest’s room late at night. The incident has raised serious concerns about hotel security protocols and guest safety.
Hotel Security Chief Arrested After Attempted Intrusion into Female Guest Room
5. Police in Phuket have arrested a 25-year-old German tourist accused of stealing cash and personal items from a local spa, in a case that has drawn attention to law enforcement’s swift response to crimes involving foreign visitors.
6. Police in Phuket have arrested two foreign nationals in connection with a theft at a massage shop in the island’s capital, bringing closure to a case that has unsettled local business owners and shown law enforcement’s vigilance in tourist areas.
UPDATE: Police Nab Two More Foreigners in Connection to Spa Theft in Phuket
7. A Korean tourist fell victim to a pickpocketing incident on a shared songthaew (two-row passenger truck) in Pattaya late on January 19th, 2026, prompting police to launch an investigation to safeguard the resort city’s reputation.
Korean Tourist Says He Was Pickpocketed on Pattaya Baht Bus By Transgender Woman
8. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Pattaya municipal officers detained a heavily intoxicated American tourist who allegedly smashed and damaged a city enforcement patrol vehicle in a popular nightlife area.
Drunk American Tourist Arrested After Vandalizing Pattaya Municipal Officers Vehicle on Soi 6
9. Police in Pattaya intervened in a late-night altercation that left an American tourist unconscious on the road in Soi Buakhao, leading to the arrest of three British nationals involved in the incident.
American Tourist Knocked Unconscious By 3 British Tourists in Early Morning Street Brawl in Pattaya
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support.
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